Apply For Financial Aid to The University of Montana

/Home/Student Loan Information by State/Montana Student Loans/Montana Universities Financial Aid Information

Apply For Financial Aid
Apply for admission and submit all support documents to The University of Montana as early as possible.
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible after January 1.
Within a few weeks of completing the FAFSA, you should expect to receive information regarding your Student Aid Report (SAR) or SAR Information Acknowledgement. Review this information carefully.
Submit all documents requested by the Financial Aid Office as quickly and possible. Keep a copy of your and your parents' 2008 federal income tax forms, as you may be asked to submit signed copies of these documents for verification.
Respond to financial aid notification by accepting all, part, or none of the financial aid offered.
Tips to avoid delays
When completing the FAFSA, it is important to:

read and follow the instructions
use your correct Social Security number
list UM’s federal school code: 002536
properly sign the application
not leave anything blank unless the instructions tell you to do so
Use the appropriate line number references when filling out the income, earnings, and benefits section with a 2007 federal income tax return
Contact the Financial Aid Office if you have any questions.
Apply for admission and submit all support documents to The University of Montana as early as possible.
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible after January 1.
Within a few weeks of completing the FAFSA, you should expect to receive information regarding your Student Aid Report (SAR) or SAR Information Acknowledgement. Review this information carefully.
Submit all documents requested by the Financial Aid Office as quickly and possible. Keep a copy of your and your parents' 2008 federal income tax forms, as you may be asked to submit signed copies of these documents for verification.
Respond to financial aid notification by accepting all, part, or none of the financial aid offered.
Tips to avoid delays
When completing the FAFSA, it is important to:

read and follow the instructions
use your correct Social Security number
list UM’s federal school code: 002536
properly sign the application
not leave anything blank unless the instructions tell you to do so
Use the appropriate line number references when filling out the income, earnings, and benefits section with a 2007 federal income tax return
Contact the Financial Aid Office if you have any questions.